Skyscraper Leadership, by Pamela TrippPeople are fascinated by the notorious skyscrapers that live among the clouds in major cities. Each year additional magnificent skyscrapers compete to top the list of the 100 tallest buildings in the world.The highest skyscraper to date is found in Dubai, named Burj Khalifa. Height is 2,717 ft and it was completed in 2010. Burj Khalifa serves as office, hotel, and residential space. China is expected to have six of the top ten tallest buildings in 2017. It seems there is no limit to the vision and ingenuity of humans to build these giant tall ... [Continue Reading]

Leadership Lessons From Alan MulallyAs a life-long learner, I regularly read insights, posts, and books from other professionals and scholars on the far-reaching topic of leadership.Recently, I came across a post on LinkedIn written by a Polish business consultant named Pawel Motyl. Mr. Motyl attended a conference with one of the most well-known executive coaches and thought leaders, Marshall Goldsmith. Also on stage was Alan Mulally, the former CEO of both Boeing and Ford Motor Co. Mulally was a former coaching client of Goldsmith’s while CEO at Ford.Mr. Motyl’s article was a ... [Continue Reading]

Take Some Weight OffLeaders often feel the weight of the world on their shoulders. They feel the need to provide all the answers and direction required. They don’t want to show weakness at any cost, and so they certainly don’t want to ask for help. I encourage you to get comfortable asking for help for the good of the team!In his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, John Maxwell teaches in The Law of Significance that one is too small a number to achieve significance.Most people I know want their life to stand for something. They want to leave something behind that is greater ... [Continue Reading]

Does your Leadership Lack this?
"People are not going to follow you as a leader unless you show them that you're real. They are not going to believe you unless they trust you. And they are not going to trust you unless you always tell them the truth and admit when you were wrong." - coach Mike KrzyzewskiTrust is the foundation of leadership. Yet so many leaders lack it today. We are in an epidemic of lack for trust in America today.CEO credibility has dropped 12 points across the globe to reach a record low of 37 percent, according to the 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer.As a leader, ... [Continue Reading]

What does revolutionary planning look likeHow does revolutionary planning show up in your life? Are you a planner? Or does life just happen?In the words of John Maxwell – “Make today count”. However, to make today count – needs good planning. I often teach and challenge myself with the following statement – plan ahead, to stay ahead.If we are to be revolutionary in the way we plan ahead, this will involve in having a strategy. One that you can trust, one that will help you reap dividends in your own life.I want to share with you 3 ways that help me to plan ahead so that I can ... [Continue Reading]